First Place Isn’t the Finish Line for the Astros
For much of the 2026 season, the Houston Astros weren’t trying to become a championship-caliber team. They were simply trying to survive long enough to have the chance. Every day seemed to bring another injury. The lineup changed almost daily. The…
Yordan Alvarez Named AL Player of the Month for July
Yordan Alvarez was named the American League’s Player of the Month for July on Monday after another dominant month at the plate, Major League Baseball announced. Alvarez hit .360 in July with 9 home runs, 22 RBIs, and a 1.188 OPS, leading all…
Reigning AL Champs Come to Houston in Free Fall
The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday at Daikin Park carrying the weight of one of the more painful collapses in recent memory. Less than a year removed from a Game 7 World Series loss, Toronto now sits under…
Astros Sweep Rangers to Tighten Grip on AL West
The Houston Astros turned the Silver Boot Series into the Silver Broom Series with a 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Daikin Park, completing a three-game sweep and opening a 2½-game lead in the AL West. Peter Lambert retired his first 12…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Rangers — August 2, 2026
Game Details Date: August 2, 2026First pitch: 1:10 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park How to Tune In TV: Space City Home NetworkStreaming: SCHN app (with subscription)Radio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) DH Yordan Alvarez (L) LF…
Astros Face Rising Cost of Waiting on Jeremy Peña Extension
Jeremy Peña extended his hitting streak to 13 games Saturday, the latest data point in a season that’s become a real problem for Houston’s front office—not on the field, but at the negotiating table. The timing could hardly be worse for…
Astros Clinch Rangers Series, Stretch AL West Lead to 1½ Games
The Houston Astros’ bullpen overcame a shaky start from Ronel Blanco to a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Daikin Park, extending their winning streak to five games and pushing their AL West lead to 1½ games with the season series…
Astros Lineup Today vs. Rangers — August 1, 2026
Game Details Date: August 1, 2026First pitch: 6:10 p.m. CTLocation: Daikin Park How to Tune In TV: Space City Home NetworkStreaming: SCHN app (with subscription)Radio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan Alvarez (L) DH…
Carlos Correa Back on the Field
Carlos Correa isn’t closing the door. Speaking with reporters Saturday for the first time since his ankle surgery, the Astros third baseman said he hasn’t given up on the idea of playing again before the year is out. “We’ll…
Braden Shewmake Returns to Astros on Minor League Deal
The Houston Astros re-signed infielder Braden Shewmake to a minor-league contract Friday and assigned him to Triple-A Sugar Land, the team announced. Shewmake appeared in 30 major-league games for Houston earlier this season, hitting .256 with a .272…
